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Bruins owners Jeremy Jacobs has pledged a donation of $100,000 and the TD Garden, NHL and NHLPA have kicked in $50,000 each to the One Fund Boston, set up to help the families affected the bombing at the Boston Marathon on Monday, making it a combined donation of $250,000.

“Our family has been touched by the heroic moments of so many individuals and the strength and resiliency of this community to stand together in solidarity in support of those who were injured and those who lost their lives in this unimaginable tragedy,” said Jacobs in a statement. “On behalf of our entire family, we pledge our unwavering support to this community as the process of healing begins.”

The players and team staff have also donated 80 tickets to tonight's game to first responders -- police, firefighters and EMTs -- in the tragedy.

“The efforts that have taken place from ownership, management, players and all our associates to put together the proper recognition at tonight's game for those who responded, helped and comforted all those who have been affected by the tragic events this past Monday have been remarkable,” said Bruins President Cam Neely in a statement. “Every member of our organization has assisted in many different ways to make sure we make Boston proud, make our fans proud and show what it means to call Boston home. I am very proud of our entire organization for the compassion and support they have all showed, although not surprised. We are all ‘Boston Strong.’”

And Brad Marchand is raffling off his own Garden suite for th B's first home playoff game, with proceeds going to help the Richard family of Dorchester. The Richards' eight-year-old son Martin was killed in the bombings. One of the several photographs of Martin circulating through various media is of him at the most recent home game against the Islanders last Thursday.

“Our whole team saw the photos of Martin at our game from last Thursday and learned that he and his family are big fans of ours,” said Marchand. “This is just one small gesture which I hope can help the Richard family during this incredibly sad time for them. What they are going through is unimaginable and we will try to assist them in any way we can.”

The raffle is live now and fans can enter by visiting www.bruinsraffles.org. The winners will also get to visit with Marchand after the game.